The Number of Montane Mammal Species ________ as the ________

question 8

Multiple Choice

The number of montane mammal species ________ as the ________ of available habitat increases in the mountain ranges of the American Southwest.

• A) increases; isolation
• B) decreases; area
• C) remains constant; area
• D) increases; area
• E) remains constant; isolation

---

Definitions:

Unintended Consequences

Outcomes that are not foreseen or intended by a purposeful action, which can be positive, negative, or neutral in nature.

Robert Merton

An influential American sociologist known for his theories on social structure, anomie, and for coining terms like "self-fulfilling prophecy."

Subordinate

A term used to describe a lower rank or position, often in a hierarchical structure where authority or power is unequally distributed.

Feminists

Feminists are individuals who advocate for women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes, challenging societal norms and inequalities.